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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.28, 14,198.40 and 3,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.28, 14,198.40 and 3,312 is: 4,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.28 : 14,198.40 = 3,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.28/14,198.40 = 3,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.28x = 14,198.40 × 3,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.28x = 47,025,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025,100.80/9,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.97

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